HomeMy Public PortalAbout20151118 - Board of Appeals - Meeting MinutesTOWN OF HOPKINTON
MARK J. HYMAN, Chairman
G. MICHAEL PEIRCE, Vice Chairman
MARGARET SHAW, Clerk
OFFICE OF
BOARD OF APPEALS 2016 APR -7
TowN HALL
18 MAIN STREET —THIRD FLOOR
HOPKINTON, MASSACHUSETTS 01748-3209
(508) 497-0012
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Minutes: November 18, 2015 Called to Order: 7:10 PM
Town Hall, 2nd Floor
Adjourned: 7:45 PM
Members Present: Mark Hyman, Chairman; Michael Peirce, Vice Chairman; Peggy Shaw, Clerk;
Michael DiMascio; John Savignano; Jerry Tuite, Nupa Patel
Members Absent: June Clark
Others Present: Elaine Lazarus, Director of Land Use, Planning and Permitting; Charles Kadlik, Zoning
Enforcement Officer
7:10 PM Administrative Session of the Board of Appeals
Mr. Hyman stated that Ms. Shaw has graciously said she would take on the role as Clerk. Mr. Peirce
moved to appoint Ms. Shaw as Clerk. The motion was seconded by Mr. Savagnano and passed
unanimously.
7:15 PM Application for Public Hearing
39 Downey Street — Vienneau
Amy Vienneau — Applicant
Members Sitting: Mr. Hyman, Mr. Peirce, Mr. DiMascio, Mr. Savignano, Ms. Shaw
Members in Attendance: Mr. Tuite, Ms. Patel
Ms. Vienneau stated they would like to build a small 6 foot deck off the house for water views. Mr.
Savignano asked what the side setback requirement is. Mr. Kadlik stated it is 25 feet. Mr. Peirce asked
how the new addition got approved. Mr. Kadlik stated it was his understanding that the Building
Inspector at the time believed that if there was an existing structure near the lot line they could build to
the same setback because they weren't increasing the non -conformity. Mr. Peirce asked if they have
spoken with the neighbors. Ms. Vienneau stated they were given notice but she has gotten no response.
Mr. Peirce asked how high the deck would be off the ground. Ms. Vienneau stated there would just be a
few steps toward the front.
Mr. Hyman asked if there were any public comments and there were none.
Mr. Peirce moved to close the public hearing. The motion was seconded by Mr. DiMascio and passed
unanimously.
Mr. Peirce moved to find the proposed deck would not be substantially more detrimental to the
neighborhood than the existing and that the lot is irregularly shaped and grant a special permit for side
setback relief as requested and that it be consistent with the plans filed. The motion was seconded by Mr.
DiMascio and passed unanimously.
Documents Used:
Uniform Applications for Special Permit/Petition for Variance with supporting documents
Mr. Peirce moved to adjourn the meeting. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously.
Meeting Adjoumed: 7:45 PM
Adina Wright, Administrative Assistant
Approved: March 23, 2016
Board of Appeals
November 18, 2015
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